7 Wonders of Joyful Jubilant Learning

Join us in our big, hairy, audacious goal to Saturday, 07-07-07 and

Listen, Laugh, Learn, Link, Love, Live, and Leap to Wonder

• Listen — welcome new ideas and every teacher, listening fully opened
• Laugh — with the positive and uplifting joy others are ready to give you
• Learn — with childlike curiosity and in a collaboratively jubilant way
• Link — use others’ lessons learned as a springboard for your own, sharing your knowledge freely
• Love — tap into your passion for learning, and be of loving heart in your new bonds with others
• Live — be a shining example of the Lifelong Learner; “Be the learner you want to see in the world”
• Leap — to a new experience, stretching past the familiar, accepting leaps of higher intuition.
  Allow learning to transform you, and to bring you to Wonder.

This is the BHAG we are leaping toward:

On 07-07-07 we are determined to collect at least 777 Learning Links, possibly more.

This is a shout-out to all Joyful and Jubilant Learners, readers and writers alike. Will you help us reach our goal?  This is what you do:

1. Between now and Saturday, July 07, 2007 take your personal leaps of wonder:

- Listen, Laugh, and Learn as much as you can from the collective wisdom online.
- Link to this post and spread the good word for us!
- If you blog, feel free to grab the smaller banners in our right sidebar to promote the event on your own site, and proclaim yourself as a JJL Contributor.

You will be Loving, Living, and Leaping to wonder as you take these first steps!

2. On (or before) Saturday, July 07, 2007 return here, and enter your favorite 7 Learning Links in the comments. They can be from your own site, or from others. Along with each link, designate which of our JJL Learning categories you feel they best fit into, for we will be compiling them on this master page by category:

Compilation: 7 Wonders of Joyful Jubilant Learning

Our only rule: Keep it positive and clean, in the spirit of our 7 Wonders of Learning, and the aloha spirit this site was founded on by the Ho‘ohana Community. This will be a Learning List for all ages.

We only need 111 comments to achieve our goal ... think we could push for 777 contributions? WOW! That would be 5,439 Learning Links; 5,439 leaps to wonder... Let’s go for it!

Comments

[David Zinger]

Learning will always keep me wondering and learning is a WONDERful experience. Here are 7 that came quickly to mind:

1. Auditory learning - The voice of Connie on You Tube singing somewhere over the rainbow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En0A8KGMgq8&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fzingeronleadership%2Eblogspot%2Ecom%2F.

2. Essays and Ideas - The TED Site:
http://www.ted.com/

3. Kinesthetic learning - The Alexander Technique:
http://www.alexandertechnique.com/

4. Stories - Patricia Digh of 37 Days:
http://37days.typepad.com/

5. Connecting and Relationships - Hostmanship:
http://www.hostmanship.com

6. Visual learning - Dashboard Spy:
http://dashboardspy.wordpress.com/

7. Inspired Learning - Learning to Fall:
http://www.learningtofall.com/excerpt.htm

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Yay, we have our very first 7! Thank you for starting us off David.
~Rosa, for JJL

[Rosa Say]

My list of 7 makes 14 :-)
8. Language, words and vocabulary: Learning to articulate Aloha in your language of intention
http://www.managingwithaloha.com/2006/02/articulating_al.html
9. Principles and Values: Learning the 19 Hawaiian values of Managing with Aloha
http://www.managingwithaloha.com
10. Best Practices: The Daily 5 Minutes framed by 9 Questions
http://www.managingwithaloha.com/2007/02/the_daily_5_min.html
11. Discipline, Habit and Self-Motivation: The Twelve Rules of Self-Management
http://www.sayleadershipcoaching.com/talkingstory/2007/04/twelve_rules_fo.html
12. Discipline, Habit and Self-Motivation: The Twelve Rules of Self-Leadership
http://www.sayleadershipcoaching.com/talkingstory/2007/04/twelve_rules_fo_1.html
13. Principles and Values: The 10 Beliefs of Great Managers
http://www.managingwithaloha.com/2006/01/january_jumpsta.html
14. Core Competency for new supervisors and managers: 5 Things Employees Need to Learn— From You
http://www.sayleadershipcoaching.com/talkingstory/2007/05/5_things_employ.html

[Karen Chung]

1. Listening: All kinds of audio (and other) resources for ESL learners, and everyone else:
http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~karchung/Extras.htm

2. Learn: All kinds of language and linguistics reference works:
http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~karchung/linguistics%20links.htm

3. Listen: Shorter poems and prose passages suitable for reading aloud and memorizing, with audio files of readings in standard US and British English:
http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~karchung/poetry_links.htm

4. Learn: About phonetics and the acoustics of speech:
http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~karchung/phon1index.htm
http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~karchung/Phonetics%20II%20index.htm

5. Listen: See with your eyes with Peter Meijer's vOICe soundscapes - and draw your own sound pictures:
http://www.artificialvision.com/javoice.htm

6. Listen: Learn from an Exploratorium exhibit how we produce vowels:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/vocal_vowels/vocal_vowels.html

7. Learn: About fascinating science topics in 2-minute bytes from "A Moment of Science"
http://amos.indiana.edu/index.html

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Outstanding Karen - thank you! I've added your links to our page as numbers 15 through 21.
~Rosa, for JJL

[Steve Sherlock]

Where the elders gather:
Ronni Bennett
http://www.timegoesby.net/

All new things tech:
Emily Chang
http://www.emilychang.com/go/ehub/

Great comic understanding:
Scott Adams
http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/

Marketing guru:
Tom Asacker
http://www.sandboxwisdom.com/sandbox_wisdom/

The Good Experience guy:
Mark Hurst
http://www.goodexperience.com/blog/

The Love Kat
Tim Sanders
http://sanderssays.typepad.com/sanders_says/

She pushes the envelop for non-profits
Beth Kanter
http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/

and there were so many other choices!

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Thank you Steve! Your links are up as numbers 22 through 28 - let me know if you think any of the categories I chose for them should be switched around.
~Rosa, for JJL

[Terry Starbucker]

Here are my 7:

http://www.sayleadershipcoaching.com/talkingstory/2006/09/brother_george_.html#comments - my favorite personal learning experience. And right up there as one of the most important in my life.

http://www.joyfuljubilantlearning.com/joyful_jubilant_learning/2006/10/jots_and_iotas_.html - this is a sequel of sorts to #1, and a tribute of another sort to the word "insouciant".

http://tshalffull.blogspot.com/2006/05/seven-most-important-words.html -another key learning event for me, and it also ties in nicely with the number 7 theme.

http://stevefarber.com/mt/archives/2006/06/a_world_of_chan.html -this one is by Steve Farber, and it was an elegantly simple and profound piece of learning in the form of a question: "Where is it written, where's the universal law that says doing great business, amplifying personal joy and meaning and changing the world are mutually exclusive ideas?"

http://tshalffull.blogspot.com/2006/08/10-secrets-to-our-success-sequel.html -This was a personal learning project, winnowing 36 factors down to 10, with the help of some great fellow bloggers.

http://tshalffull.blogspot.com/2006/09/return-to-hope-on-laptop.html -Sometimes you also cry when you learn.

http://www.successful-blog.com/1/61-the-ferarri-analogy-for-organized-writing/ -This one is very important to me, for many reasons. It clarified my thinking on how I should write (and therefore blog), it introduced me to Liz Strauss, one of the best teachers in the blogosphere, and it led to one of the best learning weekends of my life, SOBCon07. Not bad for one little post!

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Love the short story why you share each of these with us Terry - mahalo! I'll add your links to our compilation page as numbers 29 through 35.
~Rosa, for JJL

[Joanna Young]

My goodness Rosa, is there no end to your audaciousness!

Here's my contribution - I've done my best to categorise them but feel free to rejig them if you think they fit better somewhere else.

Creativity, Innovation and Design

Prompts, questions, pictures, challenges that get your creativity flowing at Roger von Oech's "creative think"

http://blog.creativethink.com/

Experience and Place

I'm not sure if this is the right category but I love Emma Bird's How to Italy site even though I've no plans (yet!) to move to Italy. I love the way she writes about the place (Sardinia) that she loves, with insight, humour and affection.

http://howtoitaly.typepad.com/howtoitaly/

Inspired Learning

Another one that's hard to categorise but for me Hilda Carroll's Living Out Loud site is full of gentle ideas, thoughts, words, quotes, possibilities and reminders that we can learn how to be happy now

http://shirleymclaine.typepad.com/livingoutloud/

Language, Words and Vocabulary

A bit hard for me to choose ONE site on language, words and vocabulary but I'll go for WordSell for its unique blend of humour, visuals, marketing advice and patent love of words (not to mention the word nerd challenge!)
http://in-sidemarketing.blogspot.com/

Seeking Understanding

I have learned so much about the mind, the brain, our multiple intelligences from Robyn McMaster at Brain Based Biz. Robyn is also a model teacher: always looking to learn more herself, to extend her knowledge and most of all to share her learning.

http://brainbasedbiz.blogspot.com/

Storytelling, Yarns and Tall Tales

Mabel and Harry is a fun place to dip into for stories and anecdotes about leadership at work
http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/

Good Questions and Great Dialogue

Liz Strauss is coming up with some amazing questions in her "questions to get closer to you" series - they really make you think (hard). And I love the way she picks out the nuggets of wisdom in the comments she gets back, encouraging, motivating, rewarding those who join the conversation.
http://www.successful-blog.com/1/questions-to-get-closer-to-you-question-3/

Rosa, I just wanted to add one other thing that the 7th July in the UK is the two year anniversary of bombs going off in London, and people here are quite jumpy about what the date might bring, especially as there have been attempted attacks in the last couple of days. So it's not a date that has positive associations here.

I hope that this exercise and others like it can help us to learn how to live more peacefully with each other.

Joanna

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Truly appreciate the category help Joanna, you're a doll! I second your thoughts about having all the positive in our world reach the best tipping point for us, clearing away any feelings of dread or nervousness; if this exercise can help do that, we've already reached a magnificent goal!
~Rosa, for JJL

[Jacqui]

Fabulous idea! Here are my 7 loving, living, learning links:

1. http://www.moderngoddessonline.com/blog/?p=75 - I Choose Love is a wonderful post from one of my favourite blogs, A Modern Goddess. Winston Churchill said “You create your own universe as you go along” so say to yourself “enough is enough… I’m going to have a great day from this point forward”

2. http://naomisimson.com/index.cfm/2006/7/21/Hitting-the-wall - Hitting the Wall is along the same lines as my first pick by which it is up to us how we react to situations and events. This is RedBalloonDays CEO’s blog - Naomi Simson and a person who I personally found very inspiring.

3. http://innocentdrinks.typepad.com/innocent_drinks/2006/07/our_new_arrival_1.html - Our New Arrivals at Innocent Drinks. Having my own business (all but a small one!) I loved seeing this post at Innocent for the new Kids drinks - how exciting!

4. http://tshalffull.blogspot.com/2007/05/5-things-i-do-every-day-to-be.html - 5 Things I do everyday to be successful. I am so glad I found this blog, Ramblings From a Glass Half Full, it helps me to look on the bright side of life (I feel a singalong coming!).

5. http://jellywares.blogspot.com/2007/06/still-knitting.html - Still Knitting is from Jellywares which is a blog I have only recently found. This post me to try my hand at knitting with the end result a pair of nice warm gloves!

6. http://rainbowdesigns.com.au/blog/?p=72 - Great Action Plan plus another post that reaffirms the adage ‘taking responsibilty’.

7. http://rainbowdesigns.com.au/blog/?p=29 - I love this saying and even have it on my website.

Enjoy - Jacqui, Rainbow Designs.

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Mahalo Jacqui and welcome to JJL! I'll add your links to our compilation page as numbers 43 through 49.
~Rosa, for JJL

[Dwayne Melancon]

Here are my first 7 (from Dwayne Melancon, http://genuinecuriosity.com ):

Joy of the Journey: My Beautiful Chaos
http://aprilgroves.com/beautifulchaos/2007/06/15/the-confessions-of-a-relatively-perfect-mom/
Trackback: http://aprilgroves.com/beautifulchaos/2007/06/15/the-confessions-of-a-relatively-perfect-mom/trackback/

Inspired Learning, Good Questions and Great Dialogue: On Genius
http://www.ongenius.com/blog/index.php/2007/05/19/great-question-10/
Trackback: http://www.ongenius.com/blog/index.php/2007/05/19/great-question-10/trackback/

Language, Words, and Vocabulary: The Happiness Project
http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2007/07/the-happiness-o.html
Trackback: none

Writing and Composition: Mind Unbound
http://www.mindunbound.com/blog/2007/06/form_letter_for_rejecting_reje.html
Trackback: http://shakajive.com/cgi-sys/cgiwrap/emsky/managed-mt/mt-tb.cgi/224

Graphics and Photography: Post Secret
http://bp0.blogger.com/_a7jkcMVp5Vg/Rn3ZZmL7dMI/AAAAAAAABGk/P6npiWP4MPQ/s1600-h/emt.jpg
Trackback: none

Information and Knowledge: Presentation Zen
http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2007/06/one-secret-to-a.html
Trackback: http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/258459/19685398

Best Practices: The Daily Saint
http://thedailysaint.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/06/productivityon-.html
Trackback: http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/2368034/19554104

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Thank you Dwayne! Got this one on the page, and on to your next list.
About Post Secret; did you mean to just give me that photo versus the website link? Not sure I understand what more I could say about that one.
~Rosa, for JJL

[Dwayne Melancon]

OK, and now I'm going to "pay it forward" for all my past procrastination and give you 7 more (from Dwayne Melancon, http://genuinecuriosity.com ):

Visual Learning: Beyond Mind Mapping
http://duffill.blogs.com/beyond_crayons/2005/08/one_of_the_ofte.html
Trackback: http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/3026441

Discipline, Habit and Self-Motivation: Neat & Simple Living
http://www.neatliving.net/blog/2007/06/mythbusting_new.html
Trackback: http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/639683/19448658

Good Questions and Great Dialogue: Make It Great!
http://makeitgreat.typepad.com/makeitgreat/2007/07/20-questions-mo.html
Trackback: http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/505686/19740344

For the Love of Lists: Big Wes's Corner of the Web
http://bigwes31.blogspot.com/2007/02/getting-things-done-my-way.html
Trackback: none

Talent, Skills, and Capacity: Beyond Code
http://blog.lifebeyondcode.com/blog/_archives/2007/7/2/3067096.html
Trackback: http://blog.lifebeyondcode.com/blog/_trackback/3067096

BHAGs and Bigger Dreams: Lisa Haneberg
http://www.lisahaneberg.com/year-of-the-breakthrough-tour/
** and ***
http://managementcraft.typepad.com/2weeks2abreakthrough/2007/06/home-sweet-home.html
Trackback: http://www.typepad.com/t/trackback/94097/19675542

Auditory Learning: MBA On The Run
http://www.mbaontherun.com/2006/10/5-truly-remarkable-audio-books/
Trackback: http://www.mbaontherun.com/2006/10/5-truly-remarkable-audio-books/trackback/

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Hey Dwayne,
In case you get further inspired ... it doesn't seem that the new page feature we're using for the compilation allows us to send trackbacks, so you need not include them - unless you can teach me another slick way to use 'em that I don't know about!
Mahalo for the double-duty you put in doing this for us :-)
~Rosa, for JJL

[EM Sky]

1. Author Simon Haynes of the Hal Spacejock series has kindly provided an example on his blog of a completed outline for one of his novels. For any writer wanting to learn how to outline a book, this generous contribution will be invaluable:

http://halspacejock.blogspot.com/2007/06/entire-hal-4-outline-right-here.html

2. He has also written a wonderful article on how to plot out a novel:

http://www.spacejock.com.au/PlottingANovel.html

3. As well as one on the process of novel writing:

http://www.spacejock.com.au/news0147.html

4. And he even provides the address of the FREE, OPEN SOURCE software that he uses in creating his book outlines, including the outline provided in link number one above. The software is called FreeMind and you can find it here:

http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

5. Amazing FREE, OPEN SOURCE software for brainstorming, note taking, note organizing, course outlining... also FreeMind. I know this is the same as number four, but it's good for so many creative applications that I didn't want it to be overlooked as a "writer's tool":

http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

6. The Signed Page - this is just a fun one I found, providing "e-signings" of various novels, mostly fantasy and science fiction books, so that people who can't get to live author signings can still get autographed copies of new releases. They even accept brief personalizations. WAY cool.

http://www.signedpage.com/

7. The best place to stay on top of all the coolest news in the world of science fiction and fantasy books: the Mind Unbound on-line newsletter, Wet Ink... Sign up for the e-mail list this month and get a chance to win a FREE Jim Hines Goblin Adventure book, with FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING! (Shameless self-promotion time... applause warmly appreciated... EM does the geeky dance of joyful blogging...)

http://www.mindunbound.com/newsletters.html

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Mahalo EM; you got us up to number 70!!!
~Rosa, for JJL

[Greg Balanko-Dickson]

Hi Rosa, here are seven links I am adding, a few are linking to my blog and represent 'learnings' for me. These are business related learning links.:

Identifying, Managing, and Nurturing Top Talent
http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-68773.html?promo=713&tag=nl.e713

Collaboration Starts with CEO
http://blogs.bnet.com/intercom/?p=403&tag=nl.e713

My Business Transformation Project: Taking My Own Advice
http://www.sbishere.com/my-business-transformation-project-taking-my-own-advice/1111/

The Pmarca Guide to Startups, part 1: Why not to do a startup
http://blog.pmarca.com/2007/06/the_pmarca_guid_1.html

Dwelling On Failure: Who Really Does That?
http://www.sbishere.com/dwelling-on-failure-who-really-does-that/1116/

Developing Mental Toughness: Answer the Difficult Questions
http://www.sbishere.com/developing-mental-toughness-answer-the-difficult-questions/1083/

Five Disciplines of a Learning Organizations
http://www.infed.org/thinkers/senge.htm

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Great choices Greg - thank you! Hope I did okay in choosing the categories I placed them in.
~Rosa, for JJL

[tim]

Happy Fourth of July!

I'm adding my own 7-legged stool to the mix...

Listen
Leadership Books That Have Influenced Me Greatly
Part One - http://studentlinc.typepad.com/studentlinc/2007/01/leadership_book.html
Part Two - http://studentlinc.typepad.com/studentlinc/2007/01/leadership_book_1.html

Laugh
Peter Answers Will Astound Even The Most Skeptical
http://studentlinc.typepad.com/studentlinc/2007/03/peter_answers_w.html

Learn
Weeds & Roses
http://studentlinc.typepad.com/studentlinc/2005/07/weeds__roses.html

Link
Developing Powerful Partnerships
http://www.joyfuljubilantlearning.com/joyful_jubilant_learning/2006/10/developing_powe.html

Love
The Giving Quotient - What You Give May Determine What You Get
http://studentlinc.typepad.com/studentlinc/2006/10/the_giving_quot.html

Live
103 Ways To Add Value To People - Downloadable Ebook
http://studentlinc.typepad.com/studentlinc/files/addvaluetopeopleebook.pdf

Leap
Towards A Leadership Breakdown Or Breakthrough
http://studentlinc.typepad.com/studentlinc/2006/02/towards_a_leade.html

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It was great to reread some of my favorites in your choices Tim, thanks!
~Rosa, for JJL

[Steve]

If you are interested in information about health, nutrition, weight loss, how to get well and stay well, visit www.beyondhealth.com

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Aloha Steve,
If you would like to contribute to our 7 Wonders, give us your 7 links and the category of learning we can list them under.

With all due respect, we are doing this to help each other learn within the unconditional spirit of aloha and community values this site was founded on, and not as an invitation for free advertising, and we are reserving the editorial right to determine those intentions.
~Rosa, for JJL

[Dwayne Melancon]

Rosa, I actually meant the whole PostSecret site - good catch!

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Thank you for checking back Dwayne. I updated the link and also switched it to the category on Community and Culture, adding a link from Wikipedia. It truly is a fascinating site, and one of my favorites too!
~Rosa, for JJL

[Dwayne Melancon]

And now, my 3rd 7:

Principles and Values: Why I Failed
http://whyifailed.com/blog3/2007/05/17/be-a-great-player-and-likable/
Steve Grossman discusses why "People would actually rather work with someone who is incompetent and likeable than competent and unlikable."

Good Questions and Great Dialogue:
http://www.sbishere.com/dwelling-on-failure-who-really-does-that/1116/
Greg's insights on great questions to learn from our failures.

Collaborative Learning:Thinking Faster
http://workingsmarter.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/06/it-pays-to-be-o.html
How not to shut down the conversation before it even starts.

Connecting and Relationships: Slacker Manager
http://slackermanager.com/2007/05/how-i-increased-my-linkedin-connections-by-167-in-48-hours.html
Our favorite Slacker enlarged something by 167% in 48 hours - find out how!

Inspired Learning: Virtualosophy
http://www.virtualosophy.com/2007/06/learningin_an_o.html
Stacy learns some cools off and learns cool stuff in an unexpected place.

Inspired Learning: Ramblings From a Glass Half Full
http://tshalffull.blogspot.com/2007/07/nancy-and-sluggo-how-comic-strip-made.html
If a picture paints 1,000 words, how many words does a funny picture paint? Terry tells us the answer.

Storytelling, Yarns and Tall Tales: QAQNA
http://www.qaqna.com/2007/06/our-system-isnt.html
A fine (and funny) lesson on why you should be ready to deal with your customers - no matter what they're bringing.

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Hey Dwayne, want to give us another? We already had Greg's Dwelling on Failure listed at number 75.
~Rosa, for JJL

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7/5 Update and editorial privilege…
Dwayne has already worked so hard on this – as of this writing he is our top contributor! So I am answering this by giving him a link: For road (sky and sea) warriors everywhere, his category called Travel Tips on Genuine Curiosity has a wealth to learn from.
http://www.genuinecuriosity.com/genuinecuriosity/travel_tips/index.html
~ Rosa for JJL

[Chris Owen]

Listening to this man turn his fear and trepidation into magic to be shared and success for himself was a truly inspiring few minutes. Thanks to Leah MacLean for sharing it with us all. (I've just replayed it and the goosebumps are still prickling. This is WORTH listening to.) http://workingsolo.com.au/2007/06/16/entrepreneurs-come-in-all-shapes-and-sizes/

The Relationship Advisor and blogger in me liked this. I laughed heartily.
http://blaugh.com/2007/06/21/vowing-wedding-favors/

By implication, for us to learn there needs to be something to learn from. One of the first places we learn is from our parents. For those starting in a relationship, it's a good idea to analyse what worked for our parents (or not), so that we can learn from their mistakes.
http://pinkapple.typepad.com/take_a_bite/2007/06/secrets-to-star.html

One of the most precious links I have in my blogging world is that with Karen Wallace, The Calm Coach. She generously shared my excitement as starting up this new blog, Apple Tart, with her readership. Thanks Karen for more things than you could ever imagine. And isn't her site so PEACEFUL?
http://www.theclearingspace.com.au/2007/07/06/pink-apple-bakes-a-tart/

One of the secret ingredients to Unconditional Love is to start with loving yourself unconditionally. Confidence is wrapped up in that package. Anne Maybus over at The Tall Poppy started a string of post around the blogosphere aimed at Confidence in a Box.
http://pinkapple.typepad.com/take_a_bite/2007/03/confidence_in_a.html

Most of us wonder at what is Living. Carolyn Manning over at Thoughts and Philosophies recently reflected on it.
http://thoughtsphilosophies.com/?p=257

Leaping as a concept makes me fearful. But it never stops me from leaping in where angels fear to tread - especially with an opinion!
http://pinkapple.typepad.com/take_a_bite/2007/06/would-you-be-co.html

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Terrific additions Chris, thank you! You're up at numbers 106 through 112 ... getting closer to our goal!
~Rosa, for JJL

[Rosa Say]

Dwayne has raised the bar with 21 links, and so I have to round up at least 7 more! This time, I’m trying this the way that Tim did:

Listen — to your customers and readers by learning how to use surveys on your blogs and websites: Survey Gizmo starts you off with a free option as you learn
http://www.surveygizmo.com/features/survey-tool-for-bloggers-webmasters/

Laugh — learn with all the dads who try so hard, and laugh with all of us who love them for trying. Pete Aldin writes this blog brilliantly: Freaked-Out Fathers
http://www.freakedoutfathers.com/

Learn — what ‘tertiary education’ is, and means to you: Tertiary Education: Whose responsibility is it?
http://tertiary-education.blogspot.com/2007/07/tertiary-education-whose-responsibility.html

Link — responsibly and honorably, with attribution and giving credit where credit is due, at Creative Commons: “Share, reuse, and remix — legally.”
http://creativecommons.org/

Love — support responsible commenting on the internet: Blogs and other online spaces are filled with authors who give of themselves so generously!
http://www.responsiblecommenting.com/

Live — in the way that families do; cherishing each other. A Mother’s Aura.
http://www.daverothacker.com/rothacker_reviews/2007/07/a-mothers-aura.html

and Leap to Wonder — one of the best feeds you can pick up is that for TypePad featured blogs; expand your horizons by reading outside your normal circles, for there is a lot of creativity running rampant!
http://featured.typepad.com/blogs/

[Drew McLellan]

This is a fantastic effort and I am really pleased to participate. Thank you for inviting all of us to reflect on this question.

BHAG & Bigger Dreams

Hope Saved on a Laptop
http://lifeisafairytale.wordpress.com/2007/03/06/hope-saved-on-a-laptop/

This 9/11 story is a powerful reminder that waiting until tomorrow to chase our dreams may be too late. We owe it to ourselves to at least begin the journey today.

Good Questions/Great Discussions

What do you believe in?
http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/2006/11/what_do_you_bel.html

This grew out of a famous scene in the movie Bull Durham. The question...what do you believe in generated some remarkable answers throughout the blogosphere. The learning comes from asking yourself the question.

BHAG & Bigger Dreams

Want to feel good about our world?
http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/2006/12/want_to_feel_go.html

I can't watch this YouTube video (and read the accompanying story) without tearing up. This is a story about a son's dream and a father's love which brought the dream to life.

Experiences & Places

Marketing Lessons from Walt Disney
http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/2007/01/it_started_inno.html

A week's stay in Walt Disney World turns into a Master's Degree in marketing, thanks to the genius of Walt Disney.

Creativity, Innovation, Design

I Wish I Had Written This
http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/2006/11/i_wish_i_had_wr_1.html

One of the finest examples of writing I have ever seen. It is absolutely brilliant.

Essays/Ideas

I hail the first-person singular pronoun
http://stevefarber.com/mt/archives/2007/01/i_hail_the_firs.html

A very straightforward reminder of the power of word choice. And the power of the individual.

Collaborative Learning

Helping College Grads Get a Job - FREE e-book
http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/2007/05/helping_college.html

This collaboration became a stupendous e-book with professional and life lessons for recent college grads and even seasoned professionals.

Thank you again for the opportunity to participate!

Drew

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Outstanding Drew - you gave us contribution #18 of 7, bringing us to 126 total so far! (and I am so glad you included that magnificent e-book you had championed, great leader that you are :-)
~Rosa, for JJL

[Greg Balanko-Dickson]

I had to dig but I found seven more Rosa:

Belly Laugh Day

Having FUN is a way of life at Southwest Airlines, and when I was contacted by Elaine Helle, the organizer of the Belly Laugh Day, I knew that Southwest had found a kindred spirit. Elaine calls the event a “virtual celebration” of fun and laughter, and it takes place on January, 24 (1/24) at 1:24 p.m. in whatever time zone you reside. Belly Laugh Day is international in scope, and you are encouraged to laugh out loud at 1:24 p.m

http://www.blogsouthwest.com/2007/01/22/belly-laugh-day/

10 Ways To Make Your Boss Laugh

People like and trust someone with a good sense of humor. A good sense of humor shows the boss that you are happy and like your job. A sense of humor is good for job security. Developing a great sense of humor is a commitment.

http://www.humorpower.com/blog/2006/03/10-ways-to-make-your-boss-laugh/

The Laugh Gap Explained

When I’ve asked stand-up comics to account for the preponderance of men in their business, I’ve gotten the kind of answer evolutionary psychologists would give: funny men are winners in the mating game. A reader named Beevod (a male, I’d guess) put it succinctly: “Make a woman laugh and she’s yours for life.” Women can be hilarious (cf. Sarah Silverman), but fewer of them bother trying because they don’t get the same rewards for it.

http://tierneylab.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/03/16/the-laugh-gap-explained/

Leap Forward and Benefit from Nonlinear Growth

Never think linear about the future. Think in terms of leaps. Think leaps. Always expect the unexpected.

http://wow.alexanderbecker.net/blog/2006/09/leap-forward-and-benefit-from.php

How Can Parents Model Good Listening Skills?

In one of the Family Circus cartoon strips, the little girl looks up at her father, who is reading the newspaper, and says: "Daddy, you have to listen to me with your eyes as well as your ears." That statement says almost all there is to say about listening, whether in our personal conversations or in learning in school.

http://www.rusd.k12.ca.us/parents/listening.html

The Seven Deadly Sins of (Not) Listening

As we learn communication during our school years we experience many speech classes and writing classes. But how many have ever taken a class on listening?

http://www.earthlingcommunication.com/a/listening/seven-deadly-sins-of-not-listening.php

How to Listen to Your Teenager without Appearing to Have Attention Deficit Disorder

In one of the Family Circus cartoon strips, the little girl looks up at her father, who is reading the newspaper, and says, "Daddy, you have to listen with your eyes as well as your ears." That statement says almost all there is to say about listening. Being a good listener means focusing attention on the message and reviewing the important information.

http://www.earthlingcommunication.com/a/listening/how-to-listen-effectively-teenager.php

Hone Your Listening Skills

In a recent blog post and comment, Hal Macomber said, "Listening is one of the foundational skills of project managers. Without a high level of competence at listening projects are doomed to drift. Given the general characterization by wives that husbands don't listen, anytime we have project managers who are men we have a potential breakdown."

http://www.jrothman.com/weblog/2003/04/hone-your-listening-skills.html

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That's 8, and we'll take 'em - thanks Greg! Humor and listening well on your mind this evening ... some connection there, hmmm?
~Rosa, for JJL

[Dwayne Melancon]

It's not hard work, it's fun!

I just realized I didn't mention Greg's site's name - here is a corrected entry:
Good Questions and Great Dialogue: The Remote Control CEO
http://www.sbishere.com/dwelling-on-failure-who-really-does-that/1116/
Greg's insights on great questions to learn from our failures.

[Karen Wallace]

Oh boy! This is amazing - we're well on our way to 777! I am thrilled to participate by sharing my 7 learning links:

An example of a question asked, mused & commented upon, and expanded in different directions by three very different women, each adding their own personality and experience to the mix, and all coming away wiser, warmer and richer for the experience - (thanks to my dearest friend Chris, and new but no less warm friend, Carolyn...)

Good questions and great dialogue -
http://www.theclearingspace.com.au/2007/06/29/do-you-deserve-happiness/

then followed this brilliant piece (after a few comments):

Seeking understanding
http://thoughtsphilosophies.com/?p=256#

but this started it all...

Connecting and relationships
http://pinkapple.typepad.com/take_a_bite/2007/06/secrets-of-stay.html

I'm wishing I had known this stuff when I married 21 years ago... I had to learn this stuff the hard way - but Chris makes it sooooo simple:

Connecting and relationships
http://pinkapple.typepad.com/take_a_bite/2007/07/secrets-of-star.html

Thoughts on organising your life - Jessica tells it like it is (her website is a goldmine for an organisationally-challenged person like me):

Discipline, Habit and Self-motivation
http://www.its-not-about-your-stuff.com/2007/06/organizing_tips.html

The Tech Queen, Leah Maclean always hits the spot and teaches me something new (and designs brilliant websites to boot:):

Web/Tech
http://workingsolo.com.au/2007/06/27/5-quick-ways-to-get-more-from-google-search

And finally, a comment on post about a book can make the world of difference to someone struggling to find their place in the world:

Joy of the Journey
http://www.joyfuljubilantlearning.com/joyful_jubilant_learning/2007/04/i_used_everythi.html

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We appreciate the categories Karen, thanks! Anxious to read all the entries that come in today, but if we get the last minute surge we are hoping for we won't be able to read and categorize them ourselves.
~the JJL worker bees

[dave]

The fat lady hasn't sung yet...

Love. A beautiful example that I have had the honor of witnessing for 49 years.
http://www.sayleadershipcoaching.com/talkingstory/2007/07/hookipa-via-the.html#comments

Learn. If you teach, you (can) learn.
http://www.core77.com/reactor/09.06_chochinov.asp

Live. From those under the age of 30.
http://www.daverothacker.com/rothacker_reviews/2006/11/wisdom_from_the.html

Link. The man owns the brand.
http://makeitgreat.typepad.com/makeitgreat/

Leap. This girl did. Just look at her now.
http://www.sayleadershipcoaching.com/slc/2005/04/speaking_engage.html

Link. To know me.
http://www.shelfari.com/Wizaard/shelf

Listen. An angel on Earth.
http://www.mindunbound.com/emsky.html

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Thanks for your 7 Dave. By our count, you take us to number 148, and we'll get you up on the compilation page next!
~the JJL worker bees

[Becky McCray]

Drew McLellan sent me! Here are seven links from my archives.

* Listen - Your advice for global entrepreneurs - some things my readers taught me
http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/2006/10/your-advice-for-global-entrepreneurs.html

* Laugh — Rural Advantage 1: No Rush Hour
http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/2006/04/rural-advantage-1-no-rush-hour.html

* Learn — Redefining failure masterplan
http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/2006/05/redefining-failure-masterplan.html

* Link — Dip the Cow in the Ocean, Head to Tail - Linking The Dip, The Purple Cow, The Blue Ocean, The Short Head, and The Long Tail into a new way of thinking about your philosophy
http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/2007/06/dip-cow-in-ocean-head-to-tail.html

* Love — The Brag Basket series, where anyone can share their accomplishments for free applause every week
http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/search/label/brag%20basket

* Live — Top 3 rural economic development resources - and what they teach me
http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/2006/11/top-3-rural-economic-development.html

* Leap — How to use video to promote your small business - a real leap for me
http://www.smallbizsurvival.com/2007/06/how-to-use-video-to-promote-your-small.html

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Thank you so much Becky, it is great to meet you! We'll get your links up on the compilation page and appreciate the time you took to gather them together for us.

And Drew, we thank you again - you rock!
~the JJL worker bees

[John Richardson]

Wow at least a month's worth of learning links to explore. My head might explode! Here are 7 from me that have really changed my life.

1. Become The Best You Can Be....

http://www.changethis.com/34.01.TheDip

2. Get your Personal MBA

http://www.changethis.com/17.PersonalMBA

3. Unplanned Work - The Silent Killer

http://www.genuinecuriosity.com/genuinecuriosity/2006/01/unplanned_work_.html

4. 25 Ways to Distinguish Yourself

http://www.changethis.com/17.25WaystoDistinguish

5. Attitude is Everything

http://makeitgreat.typepad.com/makeitgreat/2007/06/attitude-is-eve.html

6. Personal MBA With Audio Books

http://www.mbaontherun.com/2006/03/mba-on-the-run/

7. The Power of 48 Minutes

http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2006/09/the-power-of-48-minutes/

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Great adds John - thanks for these and the trackback you sent on the other favorites you'd read on our compilation! Glad you included your Power of 48 Minutes coaching too.
~the JJL worker bees

[Travis Wright]

Let me try this again. 11:25pm 07/07/07 PST

today was the best day ever.

070707

1. http://www.cultivategreatness.com Personal Development and Leadership Blog and Podcast.

2. http://www.stevepavlina.com
Steve Pavlina This has probably been mentioned before, but Steve is a great, great writer and thinker.

3. http://www.hunatrainer.com
Pohaku is a spiritual leader teaching the Ancient polynesian philosophy of Huna. It is an incredible journey/

4. http://edcorner.stanford.edu
Stanford Entrepreneur Education Resource Center | This site is incredible. Such great minds. Videos and Audio of brilliant speakers.

5. http://cultivategreatness.com/2007/07/06/huge-list-of-gtd-productivity-sites-personal-development-blogs
Huge list of GTD / Productivity blogs

6. http://www.theoptimizedlife.com/time-management/how-to-have-a-46-hour-day
How to Have a 46-Hour Day. Great resource to read.

7. http://www.entrepreneur.com/bizstartups/index.html
As someone who is building his own company. This is a valuable resource.

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Thank you Travis! We'll get your links up at numbers 170 through 176.
Glad this was a great day for you :-)
~Rosa, for JJL